Whole Chicken Versatility, Without the Extra Prep
A convenient assortment of chicken pieces gives you the flexibility of cooking the whole bird while skipping the work of breaking it down yourself.
Raised on Pasture
Raised by Windy Meadows Family Farm with regular access to fresh pasture where the birds can move and forage outdoors.
Soy Free Feed
Supplemented with non GMO, soy free feed and raised without antibiotics.
Already Cut for You
Get the variety of a whole bird without having to break it down at home. The pieces are ready to season and cook.
Flexible Family Meals
Roast everything together or use different pieces for grilling, braising, soups and meals throughout the week.
Learn More About Cut Up Whole Chicken
How Windy Meadows Raises Their Chickens
Pasture rotation is central to how the Hale family raises poultry at Windy Meadows Family Farm. Their mobile shelters are moved regularly, giving the birds access to fresh ground where they can move and forage outdoors.
The chickens receive non GMO, soy free supplemental feed and are raised without antibiotics. Processing takes place on the farm in their USDA inspected facility, allowing the family to remain closely involved throughout the process.
Why Choose a Cut Up Whole Chicken?
A cut up whole chicken gives you many of the same advantages as purchasing a whole bird, but the work of breaking it into individual pieces has already been done for you.
That makes it especially useful for families who enjoy a variety of cuts but want dinner preparation to move a little faster.
How to Cook the Different Pieces
One advantage of a cut up chicken is that you can cook the pieces together or separate them depending on the meal you are making.
- Roast: Arrange the pieces on a sheet pan with vegetables and seasonings for an easy family dinner.
- Grill: Cook the pieces over moderate heat, adjusting cooking time based on their size.
- Braise: Dark meat pieces work especially well in slow cooked dishes and flavorful sauces.
- Soup: Simmer chicken pieces with vegetables, herbs and broth for a simple one pot meal.
Easy Meal Planning Ideas
You do not have to cook every piece the same way or even use the entire package for one meal.
- Roast several pieces for dinner with vegetables.
- Cook extra meat to use in salads or lunches.
- Grill selected pieces for an easy weekend meal.
- Use pieces in soups, stews or braised dishes.
- Cook the entire package as a large sheet pan dinner.
Making the Most of the Whole Bird
Buying a cut up whole chicken is a practical way to enjoy a variety of cuts from the same bird rather than choosing only one portion of the chicken.
It also fits naturally with the traditional approach of making thoughtful use of the whole animal while still offering the convenience modern family kitchens often need.
Storage & Handling
Keep the chicken refrigerated or frozen according to the package instructions. Thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator and follow normal food safety practices when handling raw poultry.
Refrigerate cooked chicken and leftovers promptly after cooking.
Windy Meadows Family Farm
What began in 2001 as one family's desire to enjoy truly good chicken again grew into something much bigger.
Mike and Connie Hale built Windy Meadows alongside their eight children on 42 acres in East Texas. Over the years, many of those children have returned to the farm as adults, helping care for the birds, manage processing, serve customers, and carry the family's work into the next generation.
Their chickens are moved to fresh pasture every day, giving them new ground to forage while receiving carefully sourced non GMO feed. Processing takes place right on the farm in their USDA inspected facility, allowing the Hale family to remain closely involved from pasture to finished product.
For us, Windy Meadows represents what local food is supposed to feel like: a real family, deeply connected to their land and taking responsibility for the food they raise for other families.
See Windy Meadows in Action
Take a closer look at the farm and see how their chickens are raised on pasture in East Texas.